Moreover, the capitalist system of present-day America differs in significant ways from other capitalist systems around the globe, just as it differs from the capitalism that existed in the U.S. at the turn of the 20th century.
Electrician Cost. 1  Although there are still a few low-cost areas where electricians work for $30-$50 an hour, typically they charge $50-$100 an hour or more depending on local rates and their qualifications. There may also be a minimum $50-$150 service charge to come to the house and evaluate the problem. 2  Total cost for hiring an electrician will depend on the type of work done.
Average Charges. Professional electricians may actually charge anywhere from $40 to $100 an hour, depending on the job and the skill level of the person performing it. For instance, a licensed journeyman averaged a $54.39 per hour charge for residential work as of 2012, according to the Top Electricians website.If an apprentice electrician is sent to perform a simpler job, the charge may be lower, with an average of $39.79 an hour.ccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual wage for an electrician was $52,910 as of May 2011. This worked out to $25.44 an hour, and the best paid -- or busiest -- electricians could earn the equivalent of $39.75 an hour or more if they were in the top 10 percent of earners.